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50th Anniversary Of The CFP Marks: The Journey, Current State Of CFP Board, And Growing The Financial Planning Profession

Nerd's Eye View

As a result, in 1973, a group of 35 planners became the inaugural recipients of the CFP marks. The rising popularity of CFP certification was thanks in large part to CFP Board's setting of rigorous educational and examination requirements that established a high bar of competency for those who wished to use the CFP marks.

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CFP Misconduct Research (And The Challenge Of Counting How Many Financial Advisors There Really Are)

Nerd's Eye View

Financial advisors are generally required to abide by ethical standards, such as the duty to act in a client’s best interests when giving financial advice. The paper’s authors state that based on their review of publicly available data, CFP certificants had higher levels of advisor-related misconduct than non-CFPs.

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CFP Misconduct Research And The Challenge Of Counting How Many Financial Advisors There Really Are

Nerd's Eye View

Financial advisors are generally required to abide by ethical standards, such as the duty to act in a client’s best interests when giving financial advice. The paper’s authors state that based on their review of publicly available data, CFP certificants had higher levels of advisor-related misconduct than non-CFPs.

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The Impact of Financial Planner Certification or CFP® on Career Growth

International College of Financial Planning

Understanding Financial Planner Certification or CFP® Financial Planner certification is a professional credential awarded to individuals who have met specific education, examination, experience, and ethics requirements in financial planning. From a client’s perspective, working with a CFP® offers a sense of security and trust.

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Strategizing Success: The CFP® Blueprint for Indians

International College of Financial Planning

This blog is designed to illuminate the path to becoming a CFP® professional, focusing on the critical steps involved in the admission process, exploring the myriad of career prospects, delving into the eligibility criteria, and the future of the CFP® certification.

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CFP Board Begins Publishing Detailed Disciplinary Details

Wealth Management

The Board’s Disciplinary and Ethics Commission previously released anonymized iterations of its public sanctions, but starting today the Board will make the actual orders available to the public.

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Estate Planning Strategy: Leveraging CFP® Certification Expertise

International College of Financial Planning

A CFP® professional will critically assess the client’s current investments, suggesting modifications to ensure they resonate with the overarching financial strategy. Empowerment Through Education A quintessential trait of genuine CFP® professionals is their commitment to enlightening the clients.